This quick and easy Fried Egg Omelet turns fried eggs into a folded omelet stuffed with cheese (or any of your favorite omelet fillings), so you get the best of both in one delicious breakfast!
A Twist on a Traditional Omelet
If you love fried eggs and omelets but never thought of combining them into one dish, then you've got to try this fried egg omelette. Not only is it easy to make and ready in just about 10 minutes, it's super delicious and different than a traditional omelet.
It's versatile too. You can cook the eggs however you like - with or without crispy brown edges on the whites and with a runny, jammy or hard yolk - and you can add whatever fillings you prefer.
I did a simple cheese omelet today (my favorite) to show you the technique. But the filling possibilities really are endless.
Around here, we love this omelet so much that I make it at least once or twice a week. Try it for yourself and see why!
Want more recipes using fried eggs? Try my Breakfast Cottage Cheese Toast With Egg, Huevos Rancheros and Zucchini, Potato and Onion Hash With Fried Eggs.
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Ingredients & Notes
Here are the ingredients you need to make a basic fried egg omelet with cheese filling, along with some notes on making the best selections.
Ingredient amounts are in the recipe card at the bottom of the post.
- Butter - Salted or unsalted, whichever you prefer (I use salted).
- Eggs - I use large eggs.
- Cheese - Use any cheese or combination of cheeses that you like, shredded or sliced. Today I used a blend of shredded mild cheddar and Monterey Jack.
- Fresh parsley - This is just for garnish and is optional. It adds a hint of freshness and a pop of color that makes a nice presentation.
- Salt and pepper
Substitutions & Variations
- You can use olive oil or avocado oil instead of butter to cook the omelet (or a combination of oil and butter).
- Try any of your favorite omelet fillings instead of or in addition to the cheese, such as cooked veggies like mushrooms, onions or bell peppers, or cooked meats like ham, sausage or bacon.
- TIP: Since this is small two-egg omelet, you don't need a whole lot of filling (maybe no more than about ¼ to ⅓ cup). If you add too much, you may have trouble folding the omelet and keeping it closed.
How to Make a Fried Egg Omelet With Cheese
This is a brief overview of the steps. The full printable recipe with ingredient amounts and detailed instructions is in the recipe card at the bottom of the post.
Melt butter in an 8-inch non-stick skillet over low heat.
Crack the eggs into the skillet towards one side. If needed, use a spatula to gently move the yolks to one side and to break up and spread out the whites to cover the bottom of the skillet.
Season the eggs with salt and pepper. Cook over low heat until the whites are set and the yolks are done to your liking.
Evenly sprinkle the cheese over the half of the eggs that contains the yolks.
Carefully fold the other half of the eggs over the side with the yolks and cheese. Turn off the heat and let the omelet sit in the pan until the cheese melts.
If desired, sprinkle chopped fresh parsley on top of the omelet. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Recipe Tips
- You need a small 8-inch pan to make this 2-egg omelet the perfect size. And be sure to use a non-stick skillet so you have no issues with sticking.
- You can crack the eggs into small bowl first before adding to the pan, if you prefer, to make sure that there are no pieces of shell.
- Keep the heat low so that the bottom doesn't get too brown before the eggs are done the way you like. On the other hand, if you enjoy some crispy brown edges on the whites of your fried eggs, you can increase the heat a bit.
- Want hard-cooked yolks but not a lot of browning? Once the whites start to turn opaque, gently break the yolks so they spread out a bit; they will cook through much faster this way.
- If you prefer an opaque coating over your yolks, you can put a lid on the pan while the eggs cook.
Serving Suggestions
I like to serve my omelet with some buttered toast (it's great for mopping up the yolks if you make them runny or jammy). A toasted english muffin, bagel or biscuit would also be delicious.
It's also great paired with a side of ham, bacon (try my baked bacon or sweet and spicy maple bacon), sausage (try my homemade breakfast sausage) and/or some fresh fruit.
Serve this omelet any time of day: for breakfast, brunch, lunch, or even a simple supper.
I hope you try this Fried Egg Omelet recipe and love it as much as I do. Thanks for visiting today!
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📋Recipe
Fried Egg Omelet (With Cheese)
Ingredients
- ½ tablespoon butter, I use salted butter
- 2 large eggs
- ⅛ teaspoon salt, or to your preference (I use kosher salt)
- pinch black pepper, or to your preference
- 1 tablespoon shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- chopped fresh parsley, to garnish (optional)
Special Equipment
- 8-inch non-stick skillet
Instructions
- Melt the butter in an 8-inch non-stick skillet over low heat.
- Crack the eggs into the skillet towards one side (the goal in this step is to get both of the yolks on one side of the skillet). If needed, use a non-stick-safe spatula to gently move the yolks to one side and to spread out the whites to cover the entire bottom of the skillet.
- Season the eggs with salt and pepper. Continue cooking over low heat until the egg whites are set and the yolks are done to your liking* (cooking time will depend on how you like your yolks).If you like your egg whites to have some crispy brown edges, you can turn up the heat a bit for this step.
- Evenly sprinkle the cheese over the half of the eggs with the yolks, then use a non-stick-safe spatula to gently fold the other half over to cover the cheese and yolks.
- Turn off the heat and let the omelet sit in the pan just until the cheese melts.
- Serve immediately. Sprinkle with chopped parsley, if desired.
Notes
- You can crack the eggs into a small bowl before adding to the pan, if you'd like, to make sure that there are no pieces of shell.
- Use any cheese or combination of cheeses that you like, shredded or thinly sliced.
- If you prefer an opaque coating over your yolks, you can put a lid on the pan while the eggs cook.
- Want hard-cooked yolks but not a lot of browning? Once the whites start to turn opaque, gently break the yolks so they spread out a bit; they will cook through much faster this way.
- Variations: Try any of your favorite omelet fillings instead of or in addition to the cheese, such as cooked veggies or cooked meats. You only need about ¼ to ⅓ cup of filling since this is a smaller omelet. If you add too much, you may have trouble folding the omelet and keeping it closed.
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